Escape to Richmond’s oldest neighborhood for a slow, sweet morning packed with playgrounds, skyline views, and kid-approved bites. This Benable guide strings together the best of Church Hill’s historic charm and family gems—no car needed once you par...
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Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
To Do
Snacks
Breakfast
Start your day here - I recommend a BEC and whatever special they have for food - they’re always bomb. #richmondcoffee
They also have a free library outside where you can grab a book for your walk to the park.
Local Coffee | Riverbend Roastery | Richmond
Lunch
Grab lunch here
Union Market
Dinner
Grab dinner to go to bring to Libby Hill to watch the sunset
Pizza Bones RVA / FriendBar
Dessert
Stop here after dinner for a sweet
Spotty Dog Ice Cream Co.
To Do
This is where you’re going to take your dinner and watch the sunset ❤️
Libby Hill Park
Roll to East End Library (1200 N. 25th St., free) for toddler story hour (check schedule; often 10 AM Mon/Wed)—books, songs, and a soft play area for crawling/exploring
East End Branch - Richmond Public Library
I highly recommend traveling around church hill in one of these with the kids ❤️
RVATukTuk
This is right next to proper pie, so pop in before heading to the park !
Kind Hearted Goods
Snacks
Grab a savory and a sweet for your walk and hang.
Proper Pie Co.
Where to stay
Modern boutique in a restored rowhouse—think airy rooms with high ceilings, mini-fridges, and some with cribs/pull-out sofas for families. Super walkable to playgrounds and cafes; quiet garden patio for downtime. Guests rave about the local feel with...
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For cruising around
Wonderfold Wagon
Perfect for watching the sunset
Gathre Leather mat
For the playground !
Micro go kickboard
Grab some bubbles, sunglasses, a blanket for the stroller and some good walking shoes.
Target
To carry all the things
Baby Diaper Bags & Accessories
Always check for events and traffic / parking updates
Explore Church Hill
Use to have anything delivered to wherever you are in church hill.
